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Ken Forrester Dirty Little Secret Six

A true milestone in the evolution of the project, “Six” is a wine of remarkable depth and intrigue. Layer upon layer unfolds in the glass, revealing notes of honey, wax, white blossom and baked pear. The palate is textured yet weightless, combining richness and precision with an almost ethereal elegance, culminating in a long, seamless finish.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% ]
winemaker : Ken Forrester
wine of origin : Piekenierskloof
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  pH : 3.47  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  


This unique bush-vine Chenin Blanc vineyard captivated Ken from the outset. Its character and sense of place promised something extraordinary. To further enhance complexity, a portion of each vintage was retained and matured separately in old barrels. Following the previous releases of Dirty Little Secret, these reserve components were combined in a traditional solera system, forming the foundation for future blends. “Six” is composed of the following vintages: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
in the vineyard : The search for a truly exceptional Chenin Blanc site led Ken and the team to this remarkable vineyard, planted in 1967 at 640 metres above sea level. Rooted in decomposed Table Mountain sandstone soils, fine as talcum powder, and dry-farmed without irrigation, the vineyard benefits from a dramatic diurnal temperature range and cool, misty mornings influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
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Ken Forrester Dirty Little Secret Six
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